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Published 11:44 IST, March 13th 2021

COVID-19 Vaccination Live updates: Ratan Tata receives first shot of COVID-19 vaccine

India began the world's largest vaccination drive by inoculating those above 60 yrs of age & those above 45 yrs with co-morbidities apart from Frontline workers. PM Modi takes 1st dose

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11:44 IST, March 13th 2021

Ratan Tata receives his first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine


14:09 IST, March 11th 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine


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13:21 IST, March 11th 2021

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar and his wife receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine


09:54 IST, March 11th 2021

COVID-19 vaccination update


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13:19 IST, March 10th 2021

Actor Mohanlal receives the first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine


13:19 IST, March 10th 2021

Cambodia PM Hun Sen receives shot of Made in India Covishield vaccine


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13:22 IST, March 9th 2021

India crosses a landmark in Covid-19 Vaccination


12:57 IST, March 9th 2021

DMK chief MK Stalin gets first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

"I got my first vaccine today. My heartfelt thanks to the scientific community who have successfully vaccinated us with tireless efforts in a short period of time. We will all take steps to continue to be healthy and safe." said MK Stalin after receiving his first dose of vaccine. 


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12:57 IST, March 9th 2021

Senior BJP leader LK Advani took his first dose of Covid vaccine


10:00 IST, March 9th 2021

Paresh Rawal gets vaccinated


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11:56 IST, March 8th 2021

Women's Day: Maharashtra sets up vaccination centres only for women

On the occasion of the International Women's Day, the Maharashtra government on Monday set up five COVID-19 vaccination centres in each district of the state exclusively for inoculating women. These centres will remain operational only for the day, a health official said. 


09:22 IST, March 7th 2021

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and General Secretary Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi get their 1st vaccine dose


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22:46 IST, March 6th 2021

Vaccination tally crosses 2.06 crores

The cumulative number of #COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 2.06 crores (2,06,62,073) today: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India


22:46 IST, March 6th 2021

Vaccination centre inside Parliament

Lok Sabha Secretariate to set up a COVID-19 vaccination centre in Parliament House Medical Centre for vaccination of MPs & their family members; vaccination to take place from March 9 in accordance with prioritization as guided by National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration


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20:55 IST, March 6th 2021

Comedian Johnny Lever gets COVID jab


20:55 IST, March 6th 2021

100-yr old gets jab in BKC vaccination centre


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19:21 IST, March 6th 2021

Hema Malini gets her jab


19:21 IST, March 6th 2021

Centre tracks high case load in states

Centre rushes high level multi-disciplinary public health teams to Maharashtra & Punjab in view of increase in daily COVID cases being reported by these States. They're being deployed to assist State Health Depts in COVID surveillance, control & containment measures:Govt of India
 


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19:21 IST, March 6th 2021

Army veterans to get COVID jab

Union Health Ministry's approval for vaccination of veterans & dependents of Armed Forces personnel in Service hospitals has been received. The process is likely to commence next week after completion of registration of Armed Forces medical facilities on Co-WIN Platform: Army


14:11 IST, March 6th 2021

15 lakh people vaccinated against COVID-19 on March 5, highest in a day: Health ministry

Nearly 15 lakh people were inoculated against coronavirus on March 5, the highest in a day so far, taking the total number of vaccine doses administered in the country to over 1.94 crore, official sources said on Saturday. 


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12:19 IST, March 6th 2021

Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar takes vaccine jab at RML hospital


12:01 IST, March 6th 2021

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and his wife Kanchan Gadkari took their first dose of vaccine


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12:01 IST, March 6th 2021

Union Minister Sadananda Gowda took his first dose of COVID-19


09:30 IST, March 6th 2021

Himachal Pradesh: Dalai Lama receives first shot of COVID-19 vaccine


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20:22 IST, March 5th 2021

Indian vaccines reach Uganda, Mali, Malawi


16:46 IST, March 5th 2021

Punjab CM takes COVID shot


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13:26 IST, March 5th 2021

Uttarakhand Governor Baby Rani Maurya receives first dose of Covid vaccine


12:36 IST, March 5th 2021

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot gets first dose of Covid vaccine


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12:22 IST, March 5th 2021

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari gets first dose of Covaxin at JJ hospital

The Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari was administered the first shot of Covaxin at the State-run J. J. Hospital in Mumbai on Friday. Director of Medical Education and Research Dr T P Lahane, Dean of Sir J J Group of Hospitals Dr Ranjit Mankeshwar, Medical Superintendent Dr Vijay Surase were present.


11:03 IST, March 5th 2021

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar gets first dose of COVID-19 vaccine


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10:31 IST, March 5th 2021

Union Minister Giriraj Singh receives first dose of Covid vaccine


22:20 IST, March 4th 2021

FM Nirmala Sitharaman gets inoculated


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21:21 IST, March 4th 2021

Odisha Guv gets jabbed


21:21 IST, March 4th 2021

Made in India vaccines reach Lesotho, Canada


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21:21 IST, March 4th 2021

Zimbabwe authorises COVAXIN

Zimbabwe has authorized the use of COVAXIN, India's indigenous COVID-19 vaccine, becoming the first country in Africa to do so. Trying to get it to Zimbabwe at an early date: Embassy of India in Harare, Zimbabwe


21:16 IST, March 4th 2021

1.77 crore doses administered

The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 1.77 crores today, says Union Health Ministry


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16:14 IST, March 4th 2021

India's vaccines reach Ghana, Rwanda, Senegal, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Côte d'Ivoire


14:17 IST, March 4th 2021

Himachal Pradesh CM receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine


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14:17 IST, March 4th 2021

Union Tourism Minister Prahlad Singh Patel gets inoculated


13:13 IST, March 4th 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine


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13:13 IST, March 4th 2021

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal takes first dose of Covid vaccine


11:27 IST, March 4th 2021

Delhi: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and parents get vaccinated


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10:00 IST, March 4th 2021

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha takes first dose of COVID-19 vaccine


20:33 IST, March 3rd 2021

BMC mandates instutional quarantine for Brazil arrivals


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20:33 IST, March 3rd 2021

Union Minister Arjun Meghwal gets jabbed


20:33 IST, March 3rd 2021

COVAXIN interim efficacy data at 80.6%


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20:33 IST, March 3rd 2021

RJD MLA indulges in vaccine politics

Vaccine politics reared its ugly head again as RJD MLA Bhai Virendra on Wednesday, said that he would get vaccinated after taking the opinion of 'specialists'. Lashing out at PM Modi, he said that they (RJD) do not copy anyone as the 'BJP was filled with bluffers'. Several politicians like Trinamool's Shantanu Sen, Congress' Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav had slammed the PM's inoculation, calling it poll tactics.

We will take the vaccine only after taking the opinion of specialist doctors and we won't do anything in haste. This party is full of bluffers and Jumlas." When informed that both PM and Bihar CM have been inoculated, he said, "PM daily wears suit worth Rs 50 lakh, so should we also wear them? We don't look and copy any actions. We do all work only after proper consultation. Whatever is the suspicion, you will know it," said Virendra.

In retaliation, BJP MLA Nitin Naveen said, "The party which does not trust its own people, trust has to be brought from inside. The Indian vaccine which has been demanded by 22-24 countries and has been recognized by UN, they are opposing. They are just Modi opposers, so they will oppose anything. It is unfortunate that they are misleading the people." 


16:39 IST, March 3rd 2021

Bihar Health minister condoles doctor's death


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16:39 IST, March 3rd 2021

Celebs take COVID jab


14:50 IST, March 3rd 2021

Sikkim Governor Ganga Prasad and wife receive first dose of vaccine


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14:50 IST, March 3rd 2021

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and his wife administered first dose of vaccine


14:50 IST, March 3rd 2021

Meghalaya: Governor Satya Pal Malik innoculated


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13:05 IST, March 3rd 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind receives first dose of Covid vaccine


12:21 IST, March 3rd 2021

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan receives first dose of Covid vaccine


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12:13 IST, March 3rd 2021

Himachal CMO Updates On Tibet Govt-in-exile's request To Vaccinate Dalai Lama

As the second phase of vaccination is underway in India, Himachal Pradesh CMO has informed of a request received from the Central Tibetan Administration (the Tibetan government in exile) to vaccinate the Dalai Lama and other Tibetans in the state, and said that the decision would be taken soon. The request to vaccinate the 14th Dalai Lama, who has been under home-quarantine, was received by the state's CMO two months ago. Himachal Pradesh CMO said that the matter was under discussion and that the final decision would be given soon.  


11:08 IST, March 3rd 2021

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant gets vaccinated


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22:56 IST, March 2nd 2021

Congress' Ajay Maken gets vaccinated; urges others to follow suit


21:16 IST, March 2nd 2021

1983 World Cup Winner Madan Lal Receives First Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine

Following India Head Coach Ravi Shastri, his teammate and former cricketer Madan Lal also received the first jab of the COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday morning. Lal, an integral member of India's 1983 World Cup-winning squad, was administered with the vaccine jab at the Jeewan hospital and nursing home. Taking to Twitter, Lal shared an image of him receiving the vaccine and lauded the nursing home for the smooth procedure. 


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19:44 IST, March 2nd 2021

Centre Seeks Report after Karnataka Minister Takes Covid Vaccine Jab At Home

The Union Health Ministry on Tuesday responded to the report of Karnataka Minister BC Patil receiving his first dose of the Coronavirus vaccine at his residence, saying that it was 'not allowed in protocol'. This comes after the actor-turned-politician, who currently serves as Minister of State for Agriculture took his vaccine shot at his residence in Hirekerur, Haveri. The Centre has asked for a report on the matter.


17:34 IST, March 2nd 2021

More than 1.48 crores doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered to date: Health Ministry


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16:18 IST, March 2nd 2021

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh takes first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at R&R Hospital

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh takes his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Army Hospital. 


16:10 IST, March 2nd 2021

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad takes first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

After taking the COVID-19 jab, Ravi Shankar Prasad said, "I got myself vaccinated in AIIMS, Patna I have also given a support amount of Rs 250. Modi Ji decided that corona warriors will be the first to get inoculated. I thank Patna AIIMS for their support to the Corona fight. India's vaccine is being used not only in India but in two dozen countries of the world. It's a matter of pride." 


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15:22 IST, March 2nd 2021

NCP's Praful Patel takes first dose of vaccination


15:08 IST, March 2nd 2021

Karnataka Minister BC Patil receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine


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14:22 IST, March 2nd 2021

Karnataka Minister KS Eshwarappa receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine


14:07 IST, March 2nd 2021

Union Minister Harsh Vardhan gets 1st COVID-19 vaccine dose; says 'it will work as Sanjeevani'

After receiving the first dose of COVID-19 on Tuesday morning, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan said that he and his wife have been administered with Covaxin and the vaccine will work as 'Sanjeevani'. Stating that Hanuman Ji had crossed India to get it, the Union Health Minister said that this 'Sanjeevani' is available at nearby private and government facility. Harsh Vardhan said, "We've paid Rs 250 for it, those who can afford should pay."


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14:06 IST, March 2nd 2021

Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad takes first dose of COVID-19 vaccine


13:05 IST, March 2nd 2021

Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) President Kamal Haasan takes first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) President Kamal Haasan on Tuesday afternoon received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Chennai's Sri Ramachandra Hospital. The MNM chief said that those who care not only for themselves but also for others should take the vaccine jab immediately. Ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, Kamal Haasan took to Twitter and said, "Immunisation of body immediately, vaccination against corruption next month."

Image: Twitter | @ikamalhaasan


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12:12 IST, March 2nd 2021

National Conference MP Farooq Abdullah takes first dose of COVID-19 vaccine


12:12 IST, March 2nd 2021

Union Minister of Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi recieves first dose of COVID-19 vaccine


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11:59 IST, March 2nd 2021

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan takes first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan along with his wife Nutan took the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at Delhi Heart and Lung Institute. 


10:13 IST, March 2nd 2021

Team India's coach Ravi Shastri takes first COVID-19 vaccine dose


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09:45 IST, March 2nd 2021

1,48,54,136 vaccinated so far


08:02 IST, March 2nd 2021

MoS G Kishan Reddy receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine


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23:15 IST, March 1st 2021

PM Ralph Gonsalves recieves 40,000 doses


23:15 IST, March 1st 2021

Hyderabad begins vaccination


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23:15 IST, March 1st 2021

India vaccinates 4,27,072 vaccine doses in phase 2


21:31 IST, March 1st 2021

Other politicians take COVID vaccine jab


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20:24 IST, March 1st 2021

17 lakh people registered on COWIN


19:16 IST, March 1st 2021

Amit Shah takes COVID vaccine jab


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18:23 IST, March 1st 2021

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar administered 1st dose of COVAXIN


17:38 IST, March 1st 2021

SC judges to be vaccinated tomorrow

Supreme Court judges and their family members to be administered with COVID-19 vaccine tomorrow: SC Registry Sources

Supreme Court judges are not allowed to choose between Covaxin or Covishield. It will be entirely through Co-Win System. Government Facility (CGHS Dispensary) within the Supreme Court to be used, Health Ministry clarifies


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17:38 IST, March 1st 2021

Vaccination underway

Vaccination being done 3 govt facilities & 2 pvt hospitals in the district. At each vaccination centre, only 200 people will be inoculated in a day. Urge those above 60 yrs of age & those above 45 yrs with comorbidities to get vaccinated: Deputy Commissioner, Bengaluru Urban Dist


17:38 IST, March 1st 2021

Serum Institute of India (SII) & Bharat Biotech hails PM for taking jab


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16:51 IST, March 1st 2021

Phase 2 of COVID vaccination drive begins

The second phase of the COVID-19 vaccination program started at over 10,000 designated government facilities and 20,000 private hospitals and vaccination centers on Monday. While the first phase of the Coronavirus vaccination drive focused on healthcare and frontline workers, the second phase is dedicated to those above 60 years of age and those above 45 years with co-morbidities - registered on the CO-WIN website, which went live at 9:00 AM, March 1. The Union Ministry announced that the pricing for a COVID-19 vaccine dose has been capped at Rs 250 at private hospitals. Meanwhile, like the first phase, doses will be available free of cost at government centers with the Centre bearing the cost of the inoculation.


16:51 IST, March 1st 2021

PM Modi receives Covid-19 vaccine

Kicking off phase-2 of India's COVID vaccination programme, Prime Minister Modi received his first jab of the vaccine on Monday at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi. Sporting an Assamese Gamcha, PM Modi sent a political signal to poll-bound states, getting jabbed by nurses- Sister Niveda & sister Rosamma hailing from Puducherry and Tamil Nadu respectively. After the jab, he appealed to all those citizens eligible for the jab to get vaccinated. As of date, 13,561,208 doses have been administered across India at 49,976 sites.


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16:51 IST, March 1st 2021

Nurses reveal conversation with PM

The two nurses who administered the COVID-19 vaccine to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi, spoke to Doordarshan - sharing their experiences. 

Sister Niveda was quoted by DD News saying, "I was called here to vaccinate, and after arriving here in the hospital, I got know that I am going to vaccinate Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I felt good after meeting and speaking to him. Sir (PM Modi) has been vaccinated with Bharat Biotech's COVAXIN first dose. After the vaccination, he asked us how are we and where we come from, and right after receiving the dose, he said, 'Oh, it's already done? Didn't realize'. "

While speaking to the media, Sister Rosamma said, “It is very nice to see sir (PM Modi). Only today morning we came to know that the Prime Minister would be coming for vaccination. It was nice to see him, he was very comfortable."

Sources state that PM Modi travelled to AIIMS early morning to avoid inconvenience to daily commuters. Moreover, sources state that the Prime Minister lightened the mood of the vaccinators by asking if they were 'using thick needles traditionally used on animals on him'. When the staff looked confused, he commented that as politicians were 'thick-skinned', he thought he would be vaccinated with 'thick needles, breaking the ice and relaxing the staff.


16:51 IST, March 1st 2021

Politicians hail PM Modi for getting vaccinated


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16:51 IST, March 1st 2021

Opposition politicises PM's jab

Congress

In PM's inoculation visuals, there was 'gamcha' (Assam), & nurses who vaccinated him were from Kerala & Puducherry. Coincidentally, there're elections in these states. It would've been 5 states had he also carried Rishi Aurobindo's photo & Geetanjali: Congress' Adhir Chowdhury

Trinamool

Politcising PM Modi getting his 1st vaccine dose, Trinamool MP Shantanu Sen on Monday, claimed that the PM's jab was 'publicity', adding that 'Photograph is more important than Protocol'. Commenting on PM Modi's changed appearance, he claimed that the PM's 'newly grown Rabindrik beard' would have become invisible if he had worn a mask. Adding 'God save India', the Trinamool MP added that Mamata Banerjee was 'saving Bengal'. Several other politicians like Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Akhilesh Yadav have politicised vaccination as a BJP 'stunt'.

AIMIM

As per Germany govt, #Covishield isn't as effective for people aged 64 & above as it's for people aged b/w 18-64. Can Govt clarify the confusion? It's a coincidence that PM took Bharat Biotech's COVAXIN vaccine today. However, I urge all to get vaccinated: Asaduddin Owaisi, AIMIM

Congress

I am above 70 years of age. You should give it (#COVID19 vaccine) to youngsters who have a longevity in life as opposed to me. I merely have 10-15 more years to live: Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, when asked if he would take the vaccine jab


16:51 IST, March 1st 2021

Bihar makes vaccination free in state


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16:51 IST, March 1st 2021

2nd phase vaccination underway


16:51 IST, March 1st 2021

Health Minister briefs on phase-2 vaccination

We have given some relaxation to state govts. In the next few days, the walk-in system will be streamlined, a provision is in place for this. A certain number of people can go to the centre after taking an appointment through booking: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan

A certain number of people can walk-in at the centre. There are many people in the country who can't access or face difficulty in booking. All these systems will be streamlined within one week. As of now, there is no issue in the app (Co-WIN): Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan

Scientists & ICMR confirmed that these have no link to any mutation. Govt has sent its team of experts there (affected states). Our Cabinet Secy & Health Secy have spoken to chief secretaries & officers. Centre's in touch with all States: Health Minister on rise in #COVID19 cases

The side effects are minimal like swelling or fever. This sometimes happens during normal vaccination too. Hospitalisation due to vaccination is 0.0004 - it's negligible. No death has occurred due to vaccination: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan

If someone dies 4 days or 10 days after inoculation, you can't link it to vaccination. Every death has been scientifically investigated. High powered experts committee evaluate it, no case has come yet that death is vaccine-induced: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan


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16:51 IST, March 1st 2021

Health Minister to get vaccinated tomorrow

I will do the booking today and I plan to get vaccinated tomorrow: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, to ANI

I appeal to all citizens who are above 60 yrs of age, those above 45 yrs with comorbidities, all MPs-MLAs & even Opposition MLAs to get vaccinated. This would send a message to people that they should get vaccinated at the earliest: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, to ANI


16:51 IST, March 1st 2021

Health Minister on PM's vaccination

I've been saying from beginning that both our vaccines are safe & perfect as far as immunogenicity is concerned. We're thankful to PM, he has always told us that you've to lead by example. He took the jab 1st of all, when vaccination of people above 60 yrs has begun: Health Min

He took COVAXIN, against which a lot of misinformation was spread even when it was scientifically perfect. I think PM has given a clear message to the country. All misinformation & hesitancy should be buried once and for all: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, to ANI
 


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16:51 IST, March 1st 2021

AIIMS dir on PM's vaccination


16:51 IST, March 1st 2021

Nagpur: Vaccination runs into trouble


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16:51 IST, March 1st 2021

Vaccination registration on COWIN website only, not app: MoHFW

Registration and booking for appointment for #COVID19 vaccination are to be done through #CoWIN portal: http://cowin.gov.in. There is no #CoWIN App for beneficiary registration. The App on Play Store is for administrators only: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
 

16:51 IST, March 1st 2021